In this 2010 file photo, Akron's head soccer coach Caleb Porter, standing far right, and coach Jared Embick talk to the team before the first practice. Embick is now the head coach of the Zips soccer team. ((Paul Tople/Akron Beacon Journal file photo)

Jared Embick and Dave Giffard in 2008, coaching soccer with Caleb Porter at the University of Akron. (University of Akron)

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